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Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls
Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls

Fine Small French Art Rosewood Four Drawers Commode with Brass Pulls

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine French Art Deco rosewood small commode with 4 drawers and brass pulls. Price includes

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis XVI Satinwood Inlaid Small Commode
Louis XVI Satinwood Inlaid Small Commode

Louis XVI Satinwood Inlaid Small Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Period Louis XVI Inlaid and Marquetry Small Commode with Original Marble Top

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany
Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany

Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French small chest of drawers or bedside cabinet of flame mahogany, featuring a shaped top

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"
French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped "Ellaume/Jme"

By Jean-Charles Ellaume

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century small Louis XV marquetry commode, stamped "ELLAUME/JME". A small rectangular

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse
Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse

Small 18th Century French Louis XV Parquetry Writing Commode or Sauteuse

Located in Berlin, DE

Small 18th century French Louis XV Parquetry writing commode/chest of drawers, a so-called

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Small-Scale Chest or Commode with Fluted Columns
19th Century French Small-Scale Chest or Commode with Fluted Columns

19th Century French Small-Scale Chest or Commode with Fluted Columns

Located in Fayetteville, AR

beside a bed or in a small entryway. Found in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Includes two keys.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small black lacquer commode by Jansen
Small black lacquer commode by Jansen

Small black lacquer commode by Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic 3 drawer Louis XVI style commode by Jansen. Also the perfect proportions for a large night

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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Small Scale French Walnut Empire Commode, Chest, or Nightstand
Late 19th Century Small Scale French Walnut Empire Commode, Chest, or Nightstand

Late 19th Century Small Scale French Walnut Empire Commode, Chest, or Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century French walnut Empire style commode or chest features solid panel sides and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Commode
French 19th Century Commode

French 19th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Wonderful small French Directoire Commode made of walnut with inlay. It has a beautiful pattern of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Scale Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest
Small Scale Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Small Scale Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small scale early nineteenth century French Empire period walnut commode or chest features two

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Small Scale French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest
Early 19th Century Small Scale French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Early 19th Century Small Scale French Empire Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early nineteenth century French walnut Empire period small scale commode or chest features a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest
Small Scale Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small-scale early 20th century Louis XVI style commode or chest features geometric patterns of

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Small-Scale French Louis XVI Walnut Commode Chest Nightstand
Early 20th Century Small-Scale French Louis XVI Walnut Commode Chest Nightstand

Early 20th Century Small-Scale French Louis XVI Walnut Commode Chest Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A charming small-scale chest in the Louis XVI style, this early 20th century petite walnut commode

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Small Scale 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Commode or Chest
Small Scale 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Small Scale 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Commode or Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Rare for its smaller scale with a 38 inch width, this quintessential Louis Philippe period commode

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode
19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode

19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Unusual for its smaller scale with a 39.75 inch width, this quintessential Louis Philippe period

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Bronze

French Parisian Regence Style Commode
French Parisian Regence Style Commode

French Parisian Regence Style Commode

Located in Chireno, TX

Small scale French Parisian Regence style commode. Great for bedside. In oak with later paint

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Antique 19th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Commode Circa 1880
Antique French Commode Circa 1880

Antique French Commode Circa 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Small-scale French antique commode, Circa 1880. Beautiful veneers. Some side-splitting consistent

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Italian Marble Top Small French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest
Vintage Italian Marble Top Small French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest

Vintage Italian Marble Top Small French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian marble top small French Louis XV style bombe commode chest. Item includes a marble

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Kingwood Veneered Commode of Small Proportions
Louis XV Kingwood Veneered Commode of Small Proportions

Louis XV Kingwood Veneered Commode of Small Proportions

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Marble topped Louis XV kingwood veneered commode of small proportions, good original colour with

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Small Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI Style Bombé Commode or Chest
Small Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI Style Bombé Commode or Chest

Small Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI Style Bombé Commode or Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely Bombé French Louis VXI style chest mounted in ornate bronze ormolu. Beautiful satin cut

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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.
French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.

French Regence Style Commode, 18th C.

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice small scale French Louis XV period commode in the Regence manner, circa 1770, in carved oak

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Walnut Bombe Commode
18th Century French Walnut Bombe Commode

18th Century French Walnut Bombe Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great proportion, small, 18th century French walnut bombe commode with great patina.  

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

20th Century Small Carved Oak Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality oak commode circa 1960 in the French Provincial style. Scallop shaped front with

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Marble-Top Commode
Antique French Marble-Top Commode

Antique French Marble-Top Commode

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

“Transitional” style smaller French inlaid commode with a shaped marble top and gilt bronze mounts

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Super French Marquetry Commode Chest Drawers
Super French Marquetry Commode Chest Drawers

Super French Marquetry Commode Chest Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful small size French bombe shaped commode chest of three drawers, marquetry panels to the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood

Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950
Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950

Small Louis XV Style Yellow Lacquered Commode, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small Louis XV style Chinese style yellow lacquered commode with a Chinese decor opening with two

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Fittings
Small Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Fittings

Small Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Fittings

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1870 Louis Philippe commode has three drawers and a rusty red and white marble top. Decorated

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Three Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail
19th Century Three Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail

19th Century Three Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century Three Drawer Small Fruitwood Commode with Marquetry Detail is a masterpiece that

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Neoclassical Walnut Two-Drawer Marble-Top Commode of Small Size
Neoclassical Walnut Two-Drawer Marble-Top Commode of Small Size

Neoclassical Walnut Two-Drawer Marble-Top Commode of Small Size

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good continental neoclassical walnut two-drawer commode, the variegated cream colored marble-top

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Figured Walnut Commode Chest
19th Century French Figured Walnut Commode Chest

19th Century French Figured Walnut Commode Chest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A smaller-scale French Louis Philippe style commode or chest, the four drawer fronts in book

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Small-Scale 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest
Small-Scale 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest

Small-Scale 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Commode Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Of a rare smaller size, this bookmatched burl walnut Louis Philippe period commode boasts its

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

French Provincial Small Chest
French Provincial Small Chest

French Provincial Small Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

The perfect addition to any elegant and sophisticated bedroom or living space, this beautiful piece boasts a natural finish oak top with a molded edge, creating a sleek and refined l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top
18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Small 18th century French ebonised commode with red marble top with moulded edges. The front is

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse
18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse

18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century Louis XV small Marquetry bombé shaped commode or sauteuse in the manner of Pierre

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally rare pair of small late 19th Century French boulle commodes. The fronts with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century

Small Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Commode, 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in Beaune, FR

Superb small chest of drawers with marquetry doors richly adorned with chiseled gilded bronzes

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Intricate and Beautiful antique hand-painted Small Commode in Rococo manner
Intricate and Beautiful antique hand-painted Small Commode in Rococo manner

Intricate and Beautiful antique hand-painted Small Commode in Rococo manner

Located in Leesburg, VA

A 19th century small chest-of-drawers, intricately hand-painted with lovely floral compositions set

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XVI Style Commode In Flamed Mahogany - Early XIXth Century
Small Louis XVI Style Commode In Flamed Mahogany - Early XIXth Century

Small Louis XVI Style Commode In Flamed Mahogany - Early XIXth Century

Located in BARSAC, FR

condition, no lack, tiny traces of use, old small estoration not very visible on one side.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen

Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Scale French Marquetry Chest
Small Scale French Marquetry Chest

Small Scale French Marquetry Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Late nineteenth century small-scale Louis XV - Louis XVI transition style marquetry chest with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Small French Chest - SOLD
A Small French Chest - SOLD

A Small French Chest - SOLD

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Beautiful 2-Drawer French Chest. Ca. 1920's

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Small French Chest
19th Century Small French Chest

19th Century Small French Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Lovely 19th-C. French small chest with a beveled edge around the top, paneled sides, and three

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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small French Chest with Marble Top
Small French Chest with Marble Top

Small French Chest with Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century French mahogany four-drawer commode with marble top, side pilaster supports and

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s
Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

nightstands in a bedroom, sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or as small commodes in a bedroom

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Small Commode or Side Table, 1900 Period
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Small Commode or Side Table, 1900 Period

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Small Commode or Side Table, 1900 Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chinese style. Louis XV style. Mother-of-pearl inlay. Carrara white marble top. Opening on two drawers. 1900 period. Gilt and chiseled bronze.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Small French Art Deco Burlwood Dresser
Small French Art Deco Burlwood Dresser

Small French Art Deco Burlwood Dresser

Located in Astoria, NY

Small scale French Art Deco five-drawer dresser in burlwood venner with black lacquered ball legs

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode, Late Regence, in the Manner of M. Criaerd
Small Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode, Late Regence, in the Manner of M. Criaerd

Small Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode, Late Regence, in the Manner of M. Criaerd

By Matthieu Criaerd

Located in Berlin, DE

A rare small tulipwood and parquetry commode with gilt bronze mounts in the manner of Matthieu

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Antique 1720s French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode or Nightstand
19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode or Nightstand

19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode or Nightstand

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Small scale French Louis XV style commode or nightstand in Kingwood with three banded drawers, each

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

20th Century Small French Inlaid Dresser
20th Century Small French Inlaid Dresser

20th Century Small French Inlaid Dresser

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Small French dresser of the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in rosewood with pleasant

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century French Inlaid Small Dresser
20th Century French Inlaid Small Dresser

20th Century French Inlaid Small Dresser

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Small French dresser of the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in rosewood with pleasant

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Small French Napoleon III Style Chiffonier
Small French Napoleon III Style Chiffonier

Small French Napoleon III Style Chiffonier

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s three drawer French chest with an antique gray/white painted finish and carved details

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of N. Petit (1732-1794)
Small Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of N. Petit (1732-1794)

Small Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of N. Petit (1732-1794)

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine 19th century commode of small size, the rectangular case with three drawers, the frieze

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Petite French Directoire Style Three-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs, 1880s
Petite French Directoire Style Three-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs, 1880s

Petite French Directoire Style Three-Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs, 1880s

Located in Atlanta, GA

and lovely walnut patina, this French small commode circa 1880 will bring a graceful touch to any home

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Nightstand circa 1930s
Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Nightstand circa 1930s

Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Nightstand circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous French commode of small size that can be used as an end table in a corner, a

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.
French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.

French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A smaller French black lacquer ‘chinoiserie’ commode, the two drawers and sides with painted

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

French Art Deco small Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco small Chest of Drawers

French Art Deco small Chest of Drawers

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

CHEST OF DRAWERS - WALNUT - FRENCH ART DECO A small Art Deco chest produced in France in the 1930

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Two Drawers Small Cabinet
Fine French Art Deco Two Drawers Small Cabinet

Fine French Art Deco Two Drawers Small Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine French Art Deco rosewood two drawers small cabinet or commode, side table with chrome details.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Small French Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small French commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small French commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small French commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small French commode, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small French commode over the years, but those crafted by Jean Claude Mahey, Léon Jallot and Maison Romeo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small French Commode?

The average selling price for a small French commode at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $18,900 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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